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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How many commands did Captain Jack have before this story was written?
(a) 3
(b)
(c) 1
(d) 5

2. Which of the following characters is the ship's surgeon?
(a) Harte
(b) Bradby
(c) Maturin
(d) Aubrey

3. Which of the following characters is the Commandant of all of the British Navy Captains stationed at Mahon?
(a) Maturin
(b) Marshall
(c) Aubrey
(d) Harte

4. What did Maturin accuse Jack of doing incorrectly during the concert?
(a) Tapping out the beat
(b) Elbowing his neighbors inappropriately
(c) Making too much noise
(d) Singing the wrong lyrics

5. Which instrument did the Commandant's wife play?
(a) Violin
(b) Cello
(c) Harp
(d) Viola

Short Answer Questions

1. Which word describes one of the motivating factors for Stephen to take the job?

2. What does Jack imagine using to beat down Maturin?

3. Why didn't Jack recognize all of the dishes on the table from what they ordered?

4. What did Aubrey and Maturin share with their coffee as their friendship started?

5. Which of the following is the best synonym for the word erudition in the following sentence: Stephen amazed Jack with his erudition in pointing out one special dish.

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